Program Details

In order to determine if the Rotary Youth Exchange Program is right for you, please read the following details.

How do I qualify?

Above-average student with demonstrated leadership in your community

Open to new experiences and cultural differences

Sponsored by a local Rotary club

Completed written application and in-person interview

How much will it cost?

Youth Exchange is coordinated at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs. Costs can vary from one area to another and one country to another. Typically, participants and their parents cover the following expenses:

Round-trip airfare

Health and accident insurance

Travel documents

Clothing and other necessities

Spending money

Emergency funds for unpredicted expenses

Ancillary travel and tours

Sharing in the costs are host families (who pay for room and board), the host community (who cover school tuition and arrangements) and host Rotary club (who offer a small monthly stipend).

What are my responsibilities?

As a Youth Exchange student, you agree to:

Act as an ambassador for your home country

Abide by all program rules of your host Rotary club and district

Accept the supervision of the host family, club, and district

Ask questions of your host family and local Rotarians

Be an active participant in your exchange

Where will my exchange be?

Exchanges can take place in more than 150 countries and geographical areas. Please note, however, that the countries you visit depend on the exchanges that are available for that year. Recent exchanges have included Italy, France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, India and Japan - and others are possible. Contact Sevda Barin, chair of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Youth Exchange committee, for more information.